I booked a 30-hour overnight train ride in an Amtrak roomette in 2021. Two years later, I booked a private cabin on a European sleeper train for an 11-hour ride. Despite similar amenities, the ...

Long-distance train travel can be the journey of a lifetime — so long as you avoid common mistakes. After spending 140 hours traveling nearly 4,000 miles by overnight trains, I've had some regrets.

I traveled by overnight train during two European backpacking trips. For my first trip, I booked a bunk in a sleeper cabin shared with three strangers for $84. For my second trip, I booked a private ...

I spent 11 hours in a shared cabin on an overnight train from Vienna to Venice, Italy. For less than $100, I got a bunk in a room of six beds with three other people. I've traveled overnight on Amtrak ...

I spent 15 hours on an overnight Amtrak train traveling from Denver to Salt Lake City. I've taken many overnight train trips, and this one provided one of the best experiences I've had. I was ...

On overnight trains, splurging for a private space is worth the price. I've slept in private and shared cabins on sleeper trains. In shared spaces, I hardly sleep. In private cabins, travelers get a ...

I spent 12 hours in a regular seat on an overnight train from Berlin, Germany, to Vienna, Austria. For less than $50, I got a reclining seat in a seating carriage cabin with five other people. I've ...